20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Assumption

€1.00
IssuerVatican City
Year1987
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value20 Lire (20 VAL)
CurrencyLira (1929-2001)
CompositionBronzital
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions21.25 mm
Thickness1.67 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Angelo Canevari
In circulation to1 March 2002
Reference(s) KM#200
Obverse descriptionBust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOANNES PAVLVS II. P.M. AN. IX · MCMLXXXVII ~
(Translation: John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 9 1987)
Reverse descriptionThe Virgin Mary being crowned Queen of Heaven by angels
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCITTA` DEL VATICANO R L. 20
(Translation: Vatican City)
EdgePlain
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1987 R - A. IX - 80 000
Catalog ID9818442090
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